A beautiful light toned Shield Nickel example with crisp detail on both the obverse and reverse. With a small mintage of 700 coins this is always a tough date. Between PCGS and NGC only 78 coins have received the Proof 66 grade with a measly 13 higher.
NGC Cert #2133518008
PCGS / NGC Population: 38/40 Higher: 8/5
CAC Population/Higher: 6/3
Not only is this a tough date, but what a cool pedigree. Louis Eliasberg was an American Financier and Numismatist. His claim to fame in the Numismatic Community was completing a coin collection containing a specimen of every United States coin of every date, metal, denomination, and mint mark ever struck which were known as of that date. (Although the collection did not differentiate between proofs and circulation strikes) This wonderful example is untoned and dripping with luster. A stunning coin!
NGC Cert #625419005
PCGS / NGC Population: 38/40 Higher: 8/5
CAC Population/Higher: 6/3
A beautiful frosty example that displays lively, pristine, golden surfaces. The 1877 is a Proof only date with a small mintage of only 510 coins. This coin offered here is tied for the finest known. Not a single coin has been graded higher by PCGS. Housed in an old green holder.
PCGS Cert #4838445
PCGS / NGC Population: 32/37 Higher: 0/5
CAC Population/Higher: 5/1
This is an absolutely breathtaking late date, proof – type coin. Crisp devices display a wonderful array of powder blue, golden-rose and lemon yellow. The reflectivity is deep and this coin is well deserving the cameo designation.
PCGS Cert #24082950
PCGS / NGC Population: 55/52 Higher: 14/29
CAC Population/Higher: 10/7
The five cent denomination was introduced to replace the five-cent fractional currency notes that were in circulation. The Shield nickel design was taken from Longacre’s two cent design and modified. A stunning “last year of issue” example, bold detail is noted on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse shows some unique die cracks; the end of the die and a series.
PCGS Cert #06642980
PCGS / NGC Population: 106/87 Higher: 10/17
CAC Population/Higher: 0/1
Creamy, golden, lustrous surfaces provide a wonderful backdrop to the crisp, cameo devices; this example is spectacular! The design was by Charles Barber and ran for 30 years. Originally the coin did not have the word “Cents” on the bottom of the reverse and some were gold-plated and passed for $5 coins. This was changed within the first year, adding the “cents” to the reverse, to stop this fraudulent practice.
PCGS Cert #24159344
PCGS / NGC Population: 40/32 Higher: 67/74
CAC Population/Higher: 14/23
A great “First year of issue” Buffalo Nickel. This is the original design, Type I variety, with the bison on the mound that was modified within the first year to accommodate for the wear on the words “Five Cents” on the reverse. From a mintage of 1520 proofs for the year, this is gorgeous “high-end” example.
PCGS Cert #25589031
PCGS / NGC Population: 93/98 Higher: 49/38
CAC Population: 13/14
Nice battleship grey coloration with golden-orange highlights nicely placed on this gorgeous James Fraser, Buffalo Nickel. Although typically struck with matte-like granularity the clincher is the superior striking and lack of detracting contact marks.
PCGS Cert #25537014
PCGS / NGC Population: 80/42 Higher: 245/283
CAC Population/Higher: 1/26
Matte Proof Buffalo Nickels were only minted 4 years, and are very scarce and in great demand. A stunning example with a splashes of orangey-rose that glisten within the silvery surfaces. A remarkable specimen that lacks any deficiency of striking detail, surface preservation, or eye appeal.
PCGS Cert #25537005
PCGS / NGC Population: 126/92 Higher: 54/34
CAC Population/Higher: 18/8
In 1942 the mint struck the Type I and the Type II with changes to the metal composition. This Type I contained nickel which was later eliminated as it was needed for the duration of World War II. Silver and gold surfaces with a tinge of amber at the rims. Boldly struck, with no visible impediments.
PCGS Cert #20177405
PCGS / NGC Population: 1262/725 Higher: 324/289
CAC Population: 22/5
The Jefferson Nickel was designed by Felix Schlag. Schlag’s original design was of a side view of Monticello on the reverse but was rejected by the Federal Fine Arts Commission. Although minor changes have been made though-out the years, the basic design is still in use today. This stunning example displays intense golden tones that flow into gentle rainbow hues that near the portrait.
PCGS Cert #25544828
PCGS / NGC Population: 40/0 Higher: 0/0
CAC Population: N/A